Email Paul Paul Micallef Grimaud Vcard Partner | Malta Paul Micallef Grimaud is a Partner at Ganado Advocates and heads the firm’s intellectual property, TMT and data protection practice group. Paul’s focus is dedicated to counselling and assisting clients in the media, technology and entertainment space on the legal aspects of their operations and to representing them in court and arbitration. The team that Paul leads is regularly involved in the drafting and negotiation of IP assignment, licensing and management contracts, advising on content and end-user related matters, registering and enforcing IP rights, and assisting with data protection and regulatory compliance. Paul is a warranted advocate and regularly represents his clients in arbitration and litigation proceedings relating to intellectual property infringements, anti-counterfeit measures, trade mark and design oppositions, telecoms regulatory matters, media, slander and freedom of information disputes, data protection breaches and unfair competition cases. Languages: English, French, Italian, Maltese Paul Micallef Grimaud regularly represents clients in IT and telecoms disputes, and sources say that his main strengths are “his eye for detail and his knowledge of the sectorial laws.” He is additionally noted for his experience in intellectual property litigation. Chambers Europe, 2020 Practice areas Arbitration Brand protection Commercial & contract law Competition & antitrust Data protection & privacy Intellectual property, media & technology Litigation & dispute resolution Media & entertainment Telecommunications & technology Career & education Career: Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2016 Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2010 Ganado Advocates, Associate: 2008 Malta Communications Authority, Senior Legal Advisor: 2004-2007 Education: Master of Arts (Human Rights), 2003 (Malta) Doctor of Laws (LL.D), 2002 (Malta) Bachelor of Arts (B.A), 1999 (Malta) Memberships: Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta Member of the Chamber of Advocates Latest insights July 1, 2020 Patent exceptions in dire straits – Malta’s options in seeking to obtain COVID-19 medication by Paul Micallef Grimaud April 2, 2020 Data leak could lead to sanctions by Paul Micallef Grimaud March 25, 2020 Conducting business electronically in testing times by Paul Micallef Grimaud More insights